Interview with Pete Devine of Pete’s Rock News and Views (https://petesrocknewsandviews.com)
PD: How would you describe yourself or your band as an artist?
D: We are just a group that tries to make pop-punk and metalcore that all groups and ages can enjoy. We have seen crowds with true metalheads to sorority girls so we feel that our upbeat sound appeals to all ears.
PD: Can you tell us briefly about your background – i.e. where you’re from, how you came to make music, etc.
D: We are located in Fort Myers and we really all randomly joined together and started playing shows with Parker Shogren Music eventually all deciding to create a band and naming it DONEFOR. We have been under that name since September 2022.
PD: Who and what inspires you to make music, both in terms of musical and other influences? What do you like to write about in your songs?
D: We try to take pieces of all music. Zack and Parker are metalheads while Riley enjoys more alt and hard rock as our drummer, Christian, enjoys jazz and bands like Snarky Puppy. Parker usually writes the songs but we put our influences to add flairs of our own taste in our parts.
PD: What are your aspirations as an artist?
D: We aspire just to make music that inspires people to use their voice and be themselves. We have heard people come up and say how “Oh we heard you on the radio and this song really spoke to me”. Other than playing live that is the best feeling as artists that we can get and what we strive to do.
PD: What is the proudest moment in your music career so far?
D: We recently just had our track “You’re Welcome” hit 25k streams which was a great feat for us but we feel that creating a music scene down here in SWFL is something we can be proud of. We have a great community that supports us and it truly makes us feel so whole.
PD: Promoting one’s music is such a challenge these days, especially with so many new artists emerging
from bedrooms in the day of the home studio. How is that going?
D: We create our own festivals and shows so we work as promoters on our own and create our own live fanbase by making these events. We also work with radios to reach those on FM airwaves which connects us with thousands more,
PD: And how do you book and promote your live shows and tours? Any performances coming up?
D: Most cases it is us creating a DIY show and playing at venues that will support these events. We recently opened for Dropout Kings and as of late bands have messaged us directly for us to play with them. We have a few local shows lined up but are looking to do a FL tour this summer.
PD: What do you think about downloading music online? What about streaming sites like Spotify?
D: While it is a great way to connect artist to fans easily unfortunately Spotify controls it to a level. They ultimately gain in every aspect with the days of streaming, from money to accounts that stay on the platform further giving the apps more revenue. While artists bring listeners, the app itself is the true winner.
PD: What song do you wish you’d written and why?
D: Happy birthday, think of the royalties.
PD: Is there anything you don’t like about the music industry, which you would change if you could?
D: It is so difficult for bands to make a splash. Even with a solid fanbase, selling out shows and such, 
promoters still do not give a time of day for local bands.
PD: So, what are you working on at the moment?
D: We are working on finishing our first full album that should be finished in the next two months. It will feature half alternative and half hard rock. It is a work where we are trying to have at least one song end up stuck in someones head, regardless of genre.
PD: Where can we learn more about you and buy your music/merch online?
D: Our merch is in person or available on Parkershogrenmusic.com
Our social medias are
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087038709558
https://www.instagram.com/donefor_band/?hl=en
DONEFOR links:
Band/Artist location – Fort Myers, Florida
Facebook – You Tube – Bandcamp –
Instagram – Apple – Spotify – Amazon – Deezer –
Check our page for Donefor
